Some photographs of Padawan’s attractions on exhibit.
KUCHING: A photo album of beautiful scenes in Padawan can be compiled for the viewing of the local community and foreign tourists. The pictures can be uploaded on the Internet or be part of a public photo exhibition.
“In so doing, I believe more people could be attracted to tourism spots in Padawan,” said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang when launching Padawan Scenery Photography Competition and Kids Colouring Competition at SJK Chung Hua Sungai Tapang Hilir in MJC Batu Kawa here.
The half-day event was jointly organised by MPP and the young entrepreneur committee of Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Lo noted contestants of the photography competition had captured the best of Padawan sceneries to promote the area.
“The area is blessed with hills, jungles, rivers, villages and beautiful nature. Local photographers have taken thousands of pictures of attractive spots and selected the best for this contest which is set to lure tourists.”
Meanwhile, organising chairman Chai Hui Kiong said the photography contest aimed to discover, share and publicise hidden natural beauty and scenic locations in Padawan.
It came with the ultimate aim of enabling more people to learn about the attractions and beautiful places within the area in line with promoting tourism, he added.
Chai said the colouring contest received overwhelming response with 130 children aged five to 12 doing their best to impress the judges.
“Colouring is a healthy activity for children to unleash their imagination and hidden potential. It can help build more creative youngsters.”